Photographic stage

ABSTRACT

A photographic stage is provided that includes at least one camera, a scanner, and a computer configured to capture a plurality of images from the at least one camera. The computer is also configured to detect a tagged item based on data from the scanner and to identify the tagged item in at least one of the images. A method of using the photographic stage and an apparatus is also provided.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation application of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/406,737, filed Dec. 9, 2014, which is a NationalPhase application under 35 U.S.C. §371 of PCT Application,PCT/US13/45234, filed Jun. 11, 2013, which claims the benefit of U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 61/658,390, filed on Jun. 11, 2012,the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The subject matter disclosed herein relates photography. Morespecifically, the subject disclosure relates to a photographic stage.

Current photo booths generally limit users to one perspective forphotographs produced. They also tend to limit the ability to sharephotographs with others electronically, produce poor or limited lightquality, have few if any monitors to allow for control, produce poorquality images, do not produce social advertising, and are structurallyproduced as confined spaces that are not very inviting. The limitationsof conventional photo booths do not allow their use in producing contentfor retailers seeking to promote their clothing and accessories usingtheir own customers, nor do they produce images that allow shoppers orhome users to evaluate whether a particular article of clothing or anaccessory are suitable for purchase or to wear on a given day.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

According to one aspect of the invention, a photographic stage isprovided that includes at least one camera, a scanner, and a computerconfigured to capture a plurality of images from the at least one ofcamera. The computer is also configured to detect a tagged item based ondata from the scanner and to identify the tagged item in at least one ofthe images.

According to another aspect, a method of using a photographic stageincludes taking multiple images of a user by at least one camera coupledto a computer. The method additionally includes scanning, by a scannercoupled to the computer, a tagged item, and identifying, by thecomputer, the tagged item in at least one of the images.

Another aspect is an apparatus that includes a high resolution digitalsingle-lens reflex camera with a wide-angle lens configured to capturean image of one or more users at a position, and a computer configuredto control the high resolution digital single-lens reflex camera andwide-angle lens and apply image distortion adjustments to the image.

These and other advantages and features will become more apparent fromthe following description taken in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The subject matter, which is regarded as the invention, is particularlypointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion ofthe specification. The foregoing and other features, and advantages ofthe invention are apparent from the following detailed description takenin conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a first view of an embodiment of a photographic stage; and

FIG. 2 is a second view of the photographic stage of FIG. 1.

The detailed description explains embodiments of the invention, togetherwith advantages and features, by way of example with reference to thedrawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Exemplary embodiments provide a photographic stage containing multiplecameras and lighting elements capable of producing high quality imagesfrom multiple angles simultaneously or in rapid succession.

In exemplary embodiments, a photographic stage is designed to allowusers to take high quality full length photographs from multiple anglessimultaneously within a limited space and with excellent lighting. Thepresent invention also allows users to choose from multiple photographicsets and to select the means of dissemination of those photographs,along with tagging of particular items worn such that retailers canutilize the resulting content to promote their products using their owncustomers. The present invention will also correct and enhance thosephotographs, provide audio guidance for those utilizing the photo booth,and will utilize radio-frequency identification or other means toidentify the items a particular user is wearing. It will combine thesevarious technologies to allow users to produce images and share themquickly with others for feedback and to produce social advertising forretailers that provide access to this invention to their customers, orfor individuals to use the invention for their personal use in othersettings.

Referring now to the drawings in more detail, FIGS. 1 and 2 demonstrateone possible configuration. FIG. 1 demonstrates a slightly angledfrontal view of a photographic stage 6, with the main exterior body ofthe photographic stage 6. In this configuration, the photographic stage6 can be seen to include a floor, a ceiling, and pylons in each of fourcorners, with most of the area being open space. The dimensions of thephotographic stage 6 overall are about 74 inches (187.96 cm) long by 74inches (187.96 cm) wide, with a height of about 100 inches (254 cm). Aradio-frequency identification (RFID) scanner 1 is placed in the centerof the area beneath the interior floor of the photographic stage 6,allowing the RFID scanner 1 to scan a person or persons standing aboveit for RFID tags contained within their clothing or accessories. Justabove the location of the RFID scanner 1, on the interior floor itself,are two painted footprints that represent the ideal placement within thephotographic stage 6 for the user to stand in order to generate optimalphotographs based on the lighting and camera locations. The photographicstage 6 also includes multiple light sources 2, of which there are eightin this configuration. Each light source 2 in the current configurationcan include two 48 watt compact fluorescent bulbs with high ColorRendering Index, for a total of 16 bulbs. Each light source 2 alsoutilizes a box focusing light forward and a diffuser sheet to helpsoften the light somewhat, minimizing shadows in the resultingphotographs. Each light source 2 also contains appropriate wiring forthe lights contained within monitors 3. The monitors 3 can be 21 inch(53.34 cm) multi-touch monitors. An outside monitor 3 may be usedprimarily to display photographs produced by the photographic stage 6and an interior monitor 3 may primarily be used to allow individuals toreview and select images, control the photographic stage 6, connect withthe Internet, and share the images electronically with themselves orothers. The photographic stage 6 also includes multiple cameras inhousings 4. In this configuration, high resolution digital single-lensreflex (DSLR) cameras with 14 mm wide-angle lenses are used. Thesecameras and lenses are controlled remotely by a computer 7 to producefull length head to toe images of users standing on the footprintswithin the photographic stage 6. The interior height of the photographicstage 6 is about 84 inches (213.36 cm).

The cameras in housings 4 are mounted to optimize the angle such thatfull length photographs can be produced, with cameras mounted atapproximately 65 inches (165.1 cm) above the interior floor and angleddownwards. These cameras are placed behind one-way mirrors, such thatthe cameras are set back within the pylons almost to the exteriorcorners of the pylons. The one-way mirrors of camera housings 4 allowthe user(s) to see their reflection(s) while also allowing the camerasto receive adequate light to capture photographs. The camera housing 4in the pylon that also contains the interior monitor also houses anadditional camera with motion sensing and depth sensing capabilities,such as a Microsoft Kinect™ camera, the data from which are used by thecomputer 7 to determine when users have entered the photographic stage 6or have stopped moving, as well as to determine depth for assistancewith background removal. The photographic stage 6 also includes anoverhead speaker 5 and its compartment. In this configuration theoverhead speaker 5 can be a SoundTube™ directed speaker, which can beheard primarily from directly below so as not to interfere with othersaround the photographic stage 6. The overhead speaker 5 in this instancehas about a 20 inch (50.8 cm) parabolic reflector that directs sounddownward, and is housed in an air-tight area of the ceiling. Thisair-tight configuration allows air to be evacuated through the ceilingby a fan 8, pulling air through the bases of the pylons and throughoutthe structure without pulling it through the opening for the overheadspeaker 5. The physical body of the photographic stage 6 can includefour triangular pylons, a floor, and a ceiling. Each corner pylon of thephotographic stage 6 is substantially a right triangle in shape, withsides of about 18 inches (45.72 cm)×18 inches (45.72 cm)×25.46 inches(64.67 cm), with an exterior height of 100 inches (254 cm) and aninterior height of 84 inches (213.36 cm). The interior floor of thephotographic stage 6 is about 4.525 inches (11.494 cm) above theexterior floor, including a base layer of oriented strand board ¼ inch(0.635 cm) thick, an open interior space for wires and the RFID sensorof 3.025 inches (7.684 cm) thick, and an interior floor includinganother ½ inch (1.27 cm) thick piece of oriented strand board beneath arubber floor, such as SwissTrax EcoTrax™, ¾ inch (1.905 cm) thick. Thesides of the ceiling area of the photographic stage 6 are approximately12 inches (30.48 cm) high with interior room for the directed overheadspeaker 5 and the computer 7.

The computer 7 is located above a primary pylon containing the interiormonitor 3, used to control the photographic stage 6. The structure ofthe photographic stage 6 itself is nearly air-tight, with small openingsin the bases of each pylon, so that air is pulled in through the base ofeach pylon. This allows air to circulate past light fixtures and camerasin each pylon, rising up through the pylons and the ceiling. The warmedair is then evacuated out of the top through a fan and opening 8. Thecomputer 7 can be placed directly above the primary pylon and within theceiling. The computer 7 controls the cameras, speaker, and lighting. Anexhaust fan and exhaust opening 8 circulate air through the pylons andthe ceiling, allowing cool air to be brought through the structure whileheated air is evacuated from the top. Wiring for the various monitors,lights, and cameras is not represented, though each electronic devicehas appropriate wires to allow them to receive power and be controlledby the computer 7. All wires are run internally through photographicstage 6 such that they are not visible to users of the photographicstage 6.

FIG. 2 represents the same objects as described in reference to FIG. 1,but from a different angle such that the locations of some objects canbe more clearly seen in some circumstances.

The photographic stage 6 can be constructed of suitable materialsincluding appropriate parts. In this particular configuration, allexterior pieces of the photographic stage 6 can be fabricated fromfiberglass reinforced plastics, with a polished white coating and curvededges on the outside four corners, though metal, plastic, or othersuitably strong material could be used for the exterior. Each of thefour triangular corner pylons can have outside walls about 18 inches(45.72 cm) wide with an interior wall about 25.46 inches (64.67 cm)wide, with an exterior height of about 100 inches (254 cm) and aninterior height of about 84 inches (213.36 cm). The side walls of thefloor area can also be covered by a fiberglass reinforced plastic sidingabout 4.5 inches (11.43 cm) high and 38 inches (96.52 cm) longstretching between the pylons. The side walls of the ceiling can also beconstructed of fiberglass reinforced plastic and can be about 12 inches(30.48 cm) high by 38 inches (96.52 cm) long, again stretching betweenthe pylons. The interior floor space can be 74 inches (187.96 cm)×74inches (187.96 cm), less the area occupied by the pylons themselves, andcan be covered in a black rubber mat material, with two fuchsia coloredfootprints, e.g., Pantone Purple C™, painted on them to indicate thelocation on which the model should stand. The area under the mat can bereinforced and supported by suitable lumber, with an area of about 18inches (45.72 cm) by 18 inches (45.72 cm) that remains open directlybelow the fuchsia footprints to accommodate an RFID reader, and withsuitable other open areas to allow wires to run through the floors. Themat itself can rest on Oriented Strand Board about ½ inch (1.27 cm)thick to provide some flexibility and absorption of vibrations.

The framing can be constructed of suitable material, in this case ofT-Slot aluminum pieces affixed to one another with appropriatefasteners. The framing is strong enough to handle potential forceexerted against the structure from any angle by a human, and also tosupport the cameras, monitors, lights, and the hanging speaker, as wellas the exterior pieces themselves. In this construction, framingprofiles with a width of about 40 mm can be used. The ceiling pieces canalso be constructed of fiberglass reinforced plastic, with an interiorceiling of about 74 inches (187.96 cm) by 74 inches (187.96 cm), lessthe area occupied by the pylons and about a 20 inch (50.8 cm) diametercut-out in the center for the overhead speaker 5. The exterior ceilingand exterior floor are also to be constructed of about 74 inch (187.96cm) by 74 inch (187.96 cm) fiberglass reinforced plastic sheets.

The light fixtures 2 can each be contained within boxes made of suitableplastic material to reflect light onto the subject, and withpolycarbonate windows covered with a suitable diffuser material tosoften the light. The polycarbonate windows are in this configurationare about 10 inches (25.4 cm) high by 8 inches (20.32 cm) wide,vertically oriented, and with the light focused such that it isprimarily projected forwards, though alternate lighting configurationsusing larger or smaller lights, including lights directed in a differentmanner, could be utilized. The bulbs can be suitably mounted internallywithin their light boxes, along with wiring, such that they are not indirect contact with any surfaces and cannot cause a fire. The bulbhousings can also contain suitable openings allowing air to circulatethrough lighting fixtures to evacuate excess heat.

The camera housings 4 are designed such that a camera can be mounted ata fixed angle within the housing, held as close to the corner aspossible for the furthest distance from the subject. The housing is tobe light tight, such that the only light entering the housing comesthrough the one-way mirror the housing shares with the interior, userfacing, wall of the pylon.

The one-way mirrors are about 11 inches (27.94 cm) by 22 inches (55.88cm), vertically oriented, though a larger mirror is possible and maylikely be incorporated into a future version. The camera housings withinthe pylon can have similar dimensions, though extending back almost tothe external corner of the pylon, and with care for ensuring air flowaround the housings is possible. Wiring is fed through the base of thecamera housing through a light tight enclosure such that no light entersthe box except through the one way mirror, and the interior surfaces ofthe camera housing other than the one way mirror itself can be painted aflat black color to minimize internal reflection that could diminish thequality of the photographs. Within the camera housing, suitable cameras,such as Canon™ DSLR cameras with 14 mm Rokinon™ lenses, can be used. Thepylon the user faces, which also contains the interior monitor, can alsocontain a second camera, such as a Microsoft Kinect™ device containing acamera and infrared sensor, that can detect motion and depth, and whichwill be suitable for determining when a user has entered or exited thephotographic stage 6, as well as their location and whether they havestopped moving.

The exterior monitor 3 of the two monitors 3 in FIGS. 1 and 2, can bemounted with its screen nearly flush with the exterior of the pylonfurthest from the internal monitor, and in such a manner that it will bemost visible to those seeing the photographic stage 6 from far awayacross a crowded retail environment. This monitor 3 can be situated withthe bottom at approximately eye level, or about 65 inches (165.1 cm)above the external floor, such that most people observing it up closewill have to look up slightly, and this monitor can be mountedvertically to minimize the necessary size of the pylons. The interiormonitor 3 can be located suitably low, with the top of the screen atapproximately 44 inches (111.76 cm) above the interior floor. It can bemounted somewhat indented into the pylon, and at an angle such that itwill not block the field of view of the camera housed above it and suchthat the user can easily bend over slightly to type on the multi-touchscreen to control the photographic stage 6, enter their e-mail address,or otherwise use the included software and internet capabilities toelectronically share their photographs.

The ceiling can contain about a 20 inch (50.8 cm) diameter hole thathouses a parabolic directed speaker above the center of the interior ofthe photographic stage 6, allowing the user to hear instructions whilestanding directly below. This speaker could be substituted for analternate speaker or removed entirely. The interior of the ceiling canprovide both room for this speaker and suitable fiberglass reinforcedplastic walls around it to prevent air from entering through thisopening, such that the exhaust fan will pull in air from the base ofeach pylon rather than through this opening. These walls can also besufficiently thick and of fiberglass reinforced plastic to minimize thetransmission of sound through the structure itself, helping ensure thatthe sound produced by the directed speaker is primarily heard by theindividual(s) directly below.

Wiring for the devices contained within the photographic stage 6 can behidden from view, maintaining the aesthetics of the structure. Bolts andother fasteners are also designed to be hidden from view. At the time ofassembly, the pylons can first be erected along with the frame.

The ceiling and exterior floor can then be added, and then after allfasteners have been added, the last of these to the bottoms of thepylons and the interior floor, the rubber mat will be placed above theinterior floor to hide any remaining visible bolts or other fasteners,such that the user of the photographic stage 6 will see a minimum numberof seams and fasteners. The structure could be assembled in a differentmanner, and bolts could be made visible, but that was not desired forthis configuration.

The computer 7 housed within the ceiling of the photographic stage 6 issuitably powerful enough to control the RFID scanner 1, cameras 4,lights 2, monitors 3, speaker 5, and other elements of the photographicstage 6, as well as to process the images in a rapid fashion, interactwith the user, and allow the photographs to be rapidly electronicallydisseminated. The computer 7 must also be able to control the sequenceof recorded sounds and process the data coming back from cameras andother electronic devices such that it can recognize when the user hasstopped moving and respond to other controls via the multi-touchmonitors.

The photographic stage 6 could also be composed of other materials orparts, provided they were capable of producing quality images frommultiple angles. It could utilize smaller or larger dimensions, beconstructed of materials other than fiberglass reinforced plastic andaluminum, and could utilize more or fewer cameras, or cameras of othersorts. It could contain more or fewer monitors, more speakers or nospeaker, and could contain alternate lighting configurations. The pylonscould be smaller or larger, and could be oriented differently tofacilitate different angles. There could be more or fewer pylons, or nopylons at all and instead cameras mounted within walls or on otherstructures holding them in the air. Walls could be added to increaseprivacy, or the space between pylons increased or decreased. Differentlenses or camera types could be utilized, as could stitching software toallow different images to be taken and stitched together, or for theperspective to be altered. Additional cameras or software could be addedto allow construction of 360 degree images showing the user from allangles or facilitating a rotating view of the user.

The following description of the method of use applies only to thisconfiguration, and many elements could be altered while retaining thefundamental capabilities of the invention. The photographic stage 6 isdesigned primarily to be used by retail shoppers to evaluate items priorto purchase. In general use, an individual will enter the photographicstage 6 and the computer and associated cameras will determine that theyhave entered. They will hear audio instructing them to press the buttonto begin, at which point they will see a large button visible on theinternal monitor that they can press to initiate the sequence. Pressingthis button will cause the overhead speaker to play a recorded messageinstructing them to stand on the fuchsia colored footprints, whichshould be the same size as approximately a women's size 5 shoe such thatthey will generally be covered by footwear and not become visible in themajority of the resulting images produced by the invention. The speakerwill direct them that the invention will take three sets of photographsfrom all four sides and will initiate after they stop moving. After theuser is appropriately situated and has stopped moving, the screen willdisplay a count down and photographs will be taken. As the images aretaken, the computer will process them to reduce distortion, adjust forlighting, and to otherwise improve the quality of the images. The RFIDscanner will also scan for RFID tags embedded within their clothing oraccessories in order to ascertain what the user is wearing and recordthat information in a database. After the third set of photographs theuser will be invited to review the images on the internal monitor. Theuser will be able to select one or more sets of photographs, and willthen be able to enter an e-mail address or other means of communicationin order to receive the images. If the user has the appropriateapplication on their wireless device, such as a phone, and it issuitably enabled, the computer may also recognize them using Bluetooth,WiFi, Near field communication, or other suitable technology.

The user will also be asked to agree to the Terms and Conditions forboth the invention and the corresponding website, and will be able tochoose whether to share the images produced through the website orthrough other websites, such as Facebook™. Images shared will be taggedwith the appropriate information pulled from a database of theretailer's line of clothing and accessories, and will be uploaded to thewebsite's database, where additional tags will be added in such cases asa user has a profile with the associated website. If the user agrees tothe Terms and Conditions, selects photographs, and enters an e-mailaddress or is identified in such a manner that the computer isauthorized to share with them their photographs, they will receive theirimages immediately via e-mail or through the appropriate website. Ifthey have chosen to share images publicly, the images may also be sharedthrough the external monitor which will generally display images takenby the invention at that particular retailer's store or stores.

The advantages of this invention over existing photo booths are many,and include, without limitation, the ability to take multiplephotographs simultaneously within a relatively small space. Anotheradvantage is the introduction of a directed speaker for instruction. Anadditional advantage is the provision of very high quality lighting toproduce excellent images while improving the aesthetics of thosestanding within the photographic stage 6. An additional advantage is thesoftware and multi-touch monitors that allow those using thephotographic stage 6 to select their favorite photographs and share themonline. An additional advantage is the inclusion of an RFID scanner andappropriate software to add tags to images such that they can later beindexed and searched online. An additional advantage is the ability touse this content to improve sales, reduce returns, and provideadditional metrics for retailers choosing to utilize this invention. Anadditional advantage is the ability of the photographic stage 6 to sensemovement and time photographs appropriately. An additional advantage isthe ability of the invention to enhance photographs, minimizedistortion, and reduce background such that the images produced are ofthe highest quality. An additional advantage is the ability of the userto see the capabilities and resulting images on an external monitor. Anadditional advantage is the ability to share these images electronicallyfor feedback in real time with others while still in a retailenvironment.

Exemplary embodiments provide a stage that allows people to producephotographs they can utilize in making purchasing decisions that alsoallows retailers providing access to the photographic stage 6 to utilizetheir customers as models representing their own products. Thephotographic stage 6 facilitates the creation and dissemination ofphotographic content of people wearing clothing and accessories in waythat improves their quality, provides ease of use, and allows for usefulfeedback and additional information for both users and retailers whoprovide access to the photographic stage 6.

While the invention has been described in detail in connection with onlya limited number of embodiments, it should be readily understood thatthe invention is not limited to such disclosed embodiments. Rather, theinvention can be modified to incorporate any number of variations,alterations, substitutions or equivalent arrangements not heretoforedescribed, but which are commensurate with the spirit and scope of theinvention. Additionally, while various embodiments of the invention havebeen described, it is to be understood that aspects of the invention mayinclude only some of the described embodiments. Accordingly, theinvention is not to be seen as limited by the foregoing description, butis only limited by the scope of the appended claims.

1. A system comprising: at least one camera configured to take multipleimages of a user; a scanner coupled to the at least one camera andconfigure to scan a tagged item in at least one image of the multipleimages of the user; a computer coupled to the scanner and configured toidentify the tagged item in the at least one image of the multipleimages of the user based on a scan of the tagged item, the at least oneimage of the multiple images of the user utilized in creating anadvertisement of the tagged item based on identification of the taggeditem in the at least one image.
 2. The system of claim 1, furthercomprising: a plurality of cameras including the at least one cameraconfigured to take the multiple images of the user simultaneously, themultiple images representing different views of the user.
 3. The systemof claim 1, further comprising: an RFID scanner configured to detect anRFID tag associated with the tagged item; the computer furtherconfigured to use detection of the RFID tag associated with the taggeditem to identify the tagged item in the at least one image of themultiple images of the user.
 4. The system of claim 1, wherein the atleast one image of the multiple images of the user is a full lengthphotograph of the user.
 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising: amotion sensing and depth sensing camera coupled to the computer andpositioned to detect when the user is in image capture range of the atleast one camera; the computer further configured to instruct the atleast one camera to take multiple images of a user in response todetection of the user by the motion sensing and depth sensing camera. 6.The system of claim 1, further comprising an internal monitor throughwhich the user can control publishing of the advertisement of the taggeditem.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the computer is furtherconfigured to tag the at least one image of the multiple images of theuser based on the identification of the tagged item in the at least oneimage for use in identifying the at least one image as including thetagged item.
 8. The system of claim 1, wherein the computer is furtherconfigured to: tag the at least one image of the multiple images of theuser based on the identification of the tagged item in the at least oneimage; store the at least one image of the multiple images of the userwith a tag based on the identification of the tagged item in the atleast one image to allow the at least one image of the multiple imagesto be searched for based on the tag.
 9. The system of claim 1, furthercomprising a user interface through which the user can chose to displaythe at least one image of the multiple images publicly at a retailer ofthe tagged item.
 10. The system of claim 1, wherein the computer isfurther configured to: tag the at least one image of the multiple imagesof the user based on the identification of the tagged item in the atleast one image; store the at least one image of the multiple images ofthe user with a tag based on the identification of the tagged item inthe at least one image to allow the at least one image of the multipleimages to be searched for based on the tag and information of the taggeditem from a retailer of the tagged item.
 11. A method comprising:providing at least one camera configured to take multiple images of auser; scanning a tagged item in at least one image of the multipleimages of the user utilizing a scanner coupled to the at least onecamera; identifying the tagged item in the at least one image of themultiple images of the user based on a scan of the tagged item utilizinga computer coupled to the scanner, the at least one image of themultiple images of the user utilized in creating an advertisement of thetagged item based on identification of the tagged item in the at leastone image.
 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising: providing aplurality of cameras including the at least one camera configured totake the multiple images of the user simultaneously, the multiple imagesrepresenting different views of the user.
 13. The method of claim 11,further comprising: detecting an RFID tag associated with the taggeditem; identifying the tagged item in the at least one image of themultiple images of the user, using detection of the tagged item based onan RFID associated with the RFID tag.
 14. The method of claim 11,wherein the at least one image of the multiple images of the user is afull length photograph of the user.
 15. The method of claim 11, furthercomprising: detecting when the user is in image capture range of the atleast one camera; instructing the at least one camera to take multipleimages of a user in response to detection of the user by the motionsensing and depth sensing camera.
 16. The method of claim 11, furthercomprising providing an internal monitor through which the user cancontrol publishing of the advertisement of the tagged item.
 17. Themethod of claim 11, further comprising tagging the at least one image ofthe multiple images of the user based on the identification of thetagged item in the at least one image for use in identifying the atleast one image as including the tagged item.
 18. The method of claim11, further comprising: tagging the at least one image of the multipleimages of the user based on the identification of the tagged item in theat least one image; storing the at least one image of the multipleimages of the user with a tag based on the identification of the taggeditem in the at least one image to allow the at least one image of themultiple images to be searched for based on the tag.
 19. The method ofclaim 11, further comprising: tagging the at least one image of themultiple images of the user based on the identification of the taggeditem in the at least one image; storing the at least one image of themultiple images of the user with a tag based on the identification ofthe tagged item in the at least one image to allow the at least oneimage of the multiple images to be searched for based on the tag andinformation of the tagged item from a retailer of the tagged item.
 20. Asystem comprising: means for providing at least one camera configured totake multiple images of a user; means for scanning a tagged item in atleast one image of the multiple images of the user utilizing a scannercoupled to the at least one camera; mean for identifying the tagged itemin the at least one image of the multiple images of the user based on ascan of the tagged item utilizing a computer coupled to the scanner, theat least one image of the multiple images of the user utilized increating an advertisement of the tagged item based on identification ofthe tagged item in the at least one image.